Four-Semester MBA Program

Consider the Benefits

Features integrated courses that foster a multidisciplinary perspective

Combines a generalist perspective with opportunities to specialize

Program Objective

The Four-Semester Program is designed for students who wish to combine their liberal
arts, fine arts, science, or engineering background with business to create a dynamic
career track. While no previous business coursework is required, a working knowledge
of calculus and well-developed English and computer skills are very beneficial.

Developing Core Essentials

During the first year, expect to develop the fundamentals of business through the
core courses that provide the base for more individualized study in the second year.
These courses include the functional areas of business that equip you with the important
analytical tools essential for critical decision-making. Students work in task-oriented
teams, drawing upon the experience and skills of peers to solve challenging business
problems. Effective leadership requires students to see the big picture and to understand
how all the functional areas are linked. Additionally, the first year emphasizes the
role of managers in today's society by integrating social responsibility, leadership,
and cultural sensitivity. Communication skills, critical to business success, are
also fine-tuned through the written and oral communications course. Furthermore, the
first year focuses on career preparation through the professional development course
that includes job search strategies, leadership assessment, development of networking
and interviewing skills, and interaction with employer guest speakers.

Flexible Curriculum

Internships help launch your career.

In the second year of the program, students have the opportunity to explore various
career tracks through numerous elective course offerings, including cross-disciplinary
electives, real-world project courses and corporate internships.

Because experiential learning plays an integral part in fulfilling career goals, the
school requires every full-time MBA student to obtain an internship during the course
of the program. (Internships may be used towards fulfilling an elective course requirement).

MBA Specializations

Although the program provides a generalist perspective, the flexibility of the curriculum
allows you to concentrate in one of five career specializations, which include:

Accounting*

Finance

Leadership Studies

Supply Chain Management

Management Information Systems

Marketing

In addition to a concentration, students who take selected quantitative coursework
will also have the opportunity to earn a focus in business analytics.Please note: Concentrations are optional.

* Students pursuing a concentration in accounting must possess an undergraduate degree
in accounting from a U.S. accounting program.

Independent study is encouraged throughout the program. Students and faculty can
design interdisciplinary projects based upon the student's career choice."- Debi Mishra, Associate Professor of Marketing

When you consider the benefits - the quality of education, added value of the MBA,
increase in marketability and competitive tuition - you will see this program is
designed with your career in mind.